Copy-ready commandEnable-WindowsOptionalFeature
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName IIS-WebServerRoleRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
- Permissions
- Varies by command
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic example
Enable a Windows optional feature.
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName IIS-WebServerRoleCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7 is installed and available in your current shell.